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Birkenhead has an estimated 1,820 residents. That puts 2,000 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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As of Aug 2026, the suburb of Birkenhead has an estimated count of around 1,820 residents according to AreaSearch evaluations combining broader ABS population updates and post-Census validated new addresses. Compared to the 1,798 people counted at the 2021 Census, this represents an addition of 22 people (1.2%). This figure builds on an estimated resident population of 1,816 determined from the June 2025 ABS ERP figures alongside 8 validated new addresses recorded following the Census date. The suburb of Birkenhead exhibits a population density of 2,000 persons per square kilometer, exceeding AreaSearch national benchmarks.
Expansion has been fueled chiefly by overseas arrivals delivering roughly 69.0% of recent population increases, with natural growth and interstate migration also contributing positively. To model demographic outlooks, AreaSearch utilizes ABS/Geoscience Australia SA2 projections published in 2024 (taking 2022 as the base year), supplemented beyond 2032 or for unlisted areas by 2023 SA State Government age-bracket projections derived from 2021 data and adjusted via weighted LGA-to-SA2 growth aggregation. Demographic trends point toward lower quartile national growth for the suburb of Birkenhead, where aggregated SA2 modelling projects an addition of 83 persons through to 2041, amounting to an overall increase of 4.3% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
55 new dwellings have been approved in Birkenhead over the past five years, an average of 11 a year. That is 6.8 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 7, well below that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Analysis of ABS building approvals by AreaSearch shows that Birkenhead records approximately 11 residential approvals annually, totaling an estimated 55 homes across the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), including 7 so far in FY-25. Because an average of only 0.4 people per year arrived per completed residence over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), new housing construction is keeping pace with or outpacing local intake, which expands buyer options and creates scope for above-trend growth. The expected construction cost of newly approved dwellings averages $363,000.
In addition, $4.8 million worth of commercial building permits were logged this financial year, underscoring that development remains predominantly residential. Per capita residential construction in Birkenhead is 18.0% below Greater Adelaide levels and ranks in the 32nd percentile across the country, which limits new purchasing opportunities and channels buyer demand toward established stock. Medium-to-high density formats dominate recent approvals, with townhouses or apartments accounting for 67.0% and standalone houses comprising 33.0%. This pivot toward denser development provides lower-cost price points favored by first-home buyers, investors, and downsizers, marking a distinct departure from current residential stock (where 88.0% are houses). This structural change reflects diminishing greenfield land, evolving lifestyle preferences, and heightened demand for accessible housing types. Birkenhead registers around 454 people per residential approval, typical of a mature urban environment. Projections based on the latest AreaSearch quarterly figures indicate that Birkenhead will add 79 residents by 2041. Ongoing building activity is well placed to absorb this anticipated intake, fostering favorable purchasing conditions and creating capacity for residential expansion that exceeds current demographic forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 14 current infrastructure and development projects close to Birkenhead, worth an estimated $2.83 billion. 6 are already under construction and 9 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and sports & recreation. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local performance is heavily shaped by major planning works, public infrastructure, and strategic developments. Across Birkenhead, no projects have been identified by AreaSearch as likely to impact the immediate area, though relevant regional initiatives encompass Dock One, Our Port, Centre St, Largs Bay, and the Charles Sturt Playground Renewal Program, with the details below covering those of key relevance.
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Quest Hotel Port Adelaide (Second Quest) and Large Retail Precinct
This significant redevelopment by One SMG (Neville Smith Group) features a second $35 million Quest Hotel apartment complex at 10-12 North Parade, providing 88-90 serviced guest suites with river views, gym, and conference facilities. Complementing the hotel is a large-format retail and commercial hub at 271 Commercial Road, spanning approximately 5,860 sqm. The precinct focuses on urban renewal, adaptive reuse of heritage elements like Customs House, and improved pedestrian connectivity to the Port River waterfront.Construction on the retail component is scheduled to commence around late 2025/early 2026 following development approval in August 2025.
Centre Street Residential Master Plan
Redevelopment of the former public housing site on Centre Street to deliver over 600 new homes across mixed tenures. The master plan provides a diverse mix of social, affordable, and private market dwellings alongside civil infrastructure and open public space. Planning, stakeholder engagement, and initial civil delivery frameworks are being coordinated via South Australian housing authorities.
Dock One
Major waterfront masterplanned community at Port Adelaide by Kite Projects, incorporating Dock One stages and Dock One North. The precinct includes about 750 townhouses and apartments, landscaped waterfront promenades, park links, 23,500 sqm of green open space, a completed pedestrian bridge, a community plaza and the adaptive reuse of the former Marine and Harbours Building as a boutique hotel. Current official updates indicate Dock One North is now selling, construction is underway on the residential stages, the bridge and plaza are complete, and demolition works have commenced for the hotel component.
Port Civic Precinct Project
The City of Port Adelaide Enfield is redeveloping the Port Adelaide Civic Precinct into a modern cultural, community, and administrative destination. The master plan integrates flexible multi-purpose community spaces, public library facilities, council administrative offices, and upgrades surrounding the historic Town Hall. The design revitalises key civic spaces with strong environmentally sustainable principles to anchor local community activity.
Our Port - Port Adelaide Urban Renewal
Renewal SA's multi-decade urban regeneration program revitalizing historic Port Adelaide into a thriving mixed-use waterfront precinct. The master plan delivers between 2,000 and 4,000 residential dwellings across key sub-precincts including Dock One, Port Approach, and McLaren Wharf. Major development stages encompass public promenades, heritage building restoration, waterfront apartments, townhouses, and new open community reserves.
Customs House Precinct Revival
Adaptive reuse and revitalization of the historic Customs House precinct bounded by Commercial Road, Robe Street, Nile Street, and North Parade. The development encompasses function spaces, creative studios, art galleries, retail tenancies, and dining venues including an alfresco courtyard and microbrewery. Led by One SMG, the proposal integrates conserved heritage items into a connected mixed-use destination.
Divett and Timpson Street Townhouses, Port Adelaide
Renewal SA released an Expression of Interest for the development of up to 10 multi-storey townhouses across Lots 459 and 461 in the Port Adelaide State Heritage Area. The 1,079 sqm corner site aims to deliver high-quality residential dwellings sensitive to the historic maritime precinct and adjacent to the Port River. The initiative supports urban revitalization and housing supply near major regional employment hubs including the Osborne naval shipyard.
West Lakes Marina Upgrade
Concept to upgrade lakeside berthing and public access infrastructure around the Aquatic Reserve at West Lakes, including additional small-craft berths, amenity upgrades to the boat launch area used by paddle sports, and foreshore improvements. No authoritative government project page found; enquiries directed to City of Charles Sturt as asset manager for West Lakes recreation facilities.
1,095 residents of Birkenhead are employed, from a labour force of 1,125. Unemployment sits at 2.7%, with participation at 74.5%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.2% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 1,520, about 83% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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Birkenhead features a capable local labour pool with solid representation in core services, registering an unemployment rate of only 2.7% and annual employment gains estimated at 5.9% via AreaSearch statistical data. There are 1,095 working residents as of March 2026, with the jobless rate tracking 1.2% lower than the 3.8% observed across Greater Adelaide. Labour force engagement is exceptionally strong at 74.5%, outperforming the regional rate of 66.4%. Census figures indicated that only 7.3% of workers carried out their duties from home, though potential distortions from Covid-19 pandemic restrictions should be kept in mind.
The principal sources of employment for local residents are health care & social assistance, manufacturing, and public administration & safety. Industrial activity is particularly pronounced, with manufacturing jobs engaging workers at 1.5 times the Greater Adelaide rate. Conversely, health care & social assistance accounts for 15.2% of the local workforce, underperforming the broader regional share of 17.7%. A comparison between resident workers and local job counts at the Census highlights that this primarily residential locality provides relatively few commercial or industrial workplaces within its borders. Aggregated ABS and SALM metrics reviewed by AreaSearch indicate that over the 12-month timeframe, employment grew by 5.9% while the local labour force expanded by 4.5%, driving a 1.3 percentage points decrease in the unemployment rate. This outperformed Greater Adelaide, which logged 4.2% job growth, 4.0% labour force expansion, and a 0.2 percentage points reduction in unemployment. Sectoral forecasts published by Jobs and Skills Australia from Mar-26 provide a framework for evaluating future labour demand in Birkenhead across five and ten-year horizons. Across the nation, total employment is projected to climb 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with considerable divergence across industries. Weighting these projections against Birkenhead's specific occupational profile indicates prospective local employment growth of 6.2% over five years and 13.1% over ten years (note that this constitutes an illustrative weighted calculation rather than a localized population forecast).
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Median household income in Birkenhead is $1,598 a week (about $83,000 a year), with median personal income at $858 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $56,862 a year against an average of $67,180. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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According to AreaSearch aggregation of postcode ATO records for financial year 2023, taxpayers in the suburb of Birkenhead recorded a median earnings level of $56,862 and an average of $67,180, aligning closely with national norms and slightly exceeding Greater Adelaide figures of $54,808 (median) and $66,852 (average). Factoring in a 10.17% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023 produces updated estimates of approximately $62,645 for median income and $74,012 for average income as of March 2026. The 2021 Census placed weekly individual income at $858 (60th percentile) and household earnings at the 41st percentile.
The most prevalent income tier was the $1,500 - 2,999 range, encompassing 35.3% of the populace (642 people), comparable to the 31.8% proportion seen across the wider region. Housing costs exert considerable pressure, leaving 84.1% of disposable earnings (41st percentile), while SEIFA socioeconomic indices situate the area within the 4th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Birkenhead had 763 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 88% detached houses and 4% apartments. 46% are owned with a mortgage, 28% rented and 26% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $315 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,543 a month. Rent absorbs 19.7% of household income here and mortgage repayments 22.3%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the latest Census, standalone houses made up 87.6% of the Birkenhead housing stock, with remaining residential property comprising 12.4% other dwellings including semi-detached homes and apartments, compared to 75.2% houses and 24.9% other dwellings across the Adelaide metro area. Outright ownership stood at 25.6%, trailing broader metropolitan benchmarks, while 46.0% of homes carried a mortgage and 28.4% were tenanted. Monthly mortgage commitments averaged $1,543 at the median, sitting beneath the Adelaide metro benchmark of $1,562, whereas median weekly rent was $315 against $320 regionally. Compared to wider Australia, local housing costs remain notably lower, falling well short of national medians of $1,863 for monthly mortgages and $375 for weekly rents.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Birkenhead counted 763 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.3 people each. 23% are couples with children, fewer than in 76% of areas nationally, against 25% couples without children. 33% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.4 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute the majority of domestic living arrangements in the area at 64.4%, encompassing couples without children (25.4%), couples with children (23.3%), and single parent families (13.9%). The other 35.6% consists of non-family living structures, where lone person households represent 32.5% and group households account for 2.9%. The area records a median occupancy of 2.3 people per household, below the Greater Adelaide benchmark of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
21.2% of adults in Birkenhead hold a university qualification, including 14.1% with a bachelor degree and 4.8% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 81% of areas nationally. A further 27.6% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 233 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 922 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Attainment of higher education among Birkenhead residents tracks below national standards, with 21.2% of individuals aged 15+ having earned a tertiary degree relative to 30.4% nationwide, indicating substantial scope for workforce upskilling. Bachelor qualifications represent 14.1% of the adult population, with postgraduate credentials at 4.8% and graduate diplomas at 2.3%. In contrast, vocational education is widely represented, with 38.4% of residents aged 15+ possessing technical qualifications, broken down into certificates (27.6%) and advanced diplomas (10.8%). Ongoing student participation is notable, with 23.1% of local residents enrolled in an educational institution.
Specifically, 7.5% attend primary schools, 5.8% are in secondary school, and 4.8% are engaged in tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Birkenhead reaches 9 stops on 10 routes, timetabled for about 250 services a week. The typical home sits about 170 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 1.3 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transit infrastructure in Birkenhead comprises 9 active bus stops linked by 10 distinct transit routes, running an aggregate of 251 weekly passenger trips. Transit access is ranked as excellent, with the typical resident situated 166 meters from their closest boarding point. Because the suburb is primarily residential, outbound commuting prevails: private vehicle use accounts for 89% of work journeys, while 6% travel by train, and households own an average of 1.3 vehicles per dwelling. Work-from-home participation stood at a modest 7.3% at the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by COVID-19 conditions.
Transit scheduling delivers an average of 35 trips per day across the network, corresponding to roughly 27 weekly trips per individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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66.4% of residents in Birkenhead report no long-term health condition. 5.7% need daily assistance with core activities, and 53.6% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.5 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Public health data compiled by AreaSearch on mortality and chronic illnesses reveals notable healthcare hurdles in Birkenhead, where common medical issues are moderately widespread across both youth and older demographics. Membership in private health funds is marginally above standard SA2 levels, covering approximately 54% of residents (~974 people). The most widespread long-term diagnoses among locals are mental health conditions and asthma, affecting 10.3 and 8.8% of the community, while 66.4% reported having no diagnosed chronic ailments compared to 67.9% across Greater Adelaide. Chronic health issues are particularly pronounced among working-age individuals.
Seniors aged 65 and over account for 16.8% of residents (305 people), sitting beneath the Greater Adelaide level of 19.1%, with local retirees demonstrating robust health outcomes that rate well above general population standards nationally.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Birkenhead is largely Australian-born, at 83.5% of residents, with 9.0% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (31.3%) and Australian (24.3%). 3.2% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity measures in Birkenhead remain below typical thresholds, with 83.5% of the local population born domestically, 91.5% holding Australian citizenship, and 91.0% speaking only English within their households. Christianity represents the most widespread faith, followed by 37.6% of residents. In contrast to wider metropolitan distributions, Islam constitutes 0.9% of local adherents compared to 3.0% across Greater Adelaide. Regarding ancestral heritage, the three most common backgrounds reported in Birkenhead are English (31.3%), Australian (24.3%), and Irish (9.6%). Other cultural lineages show slight variations against broader norms, including German heritage at 5.1% (matching 5.1% regionally), Hungarian at 0.4% (vs 0.3% regionally), and Welsh at 0.7% (vs 0.6%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Birkenhead is 38. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 26.9% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The age structure of the suburb of Birkenhead mirrors Greater Adelaide closely, with the greatest variance across the four broad age groups measuring just 2.3 percentage points. AreaSearch assesses the median age at 38 as at August 2026, shifting down from 39 at the 2021 Census and sitting 1 year beneath Greater Adelaide's 39 recorded in that Census. The proportion of mature adults and early retirees aged 45 - 64 has declined from 29.0% at the Census to an estimated 24.8%. Looking to 2041, senior demographics aged 65+ are set to drive the bulk of local expansion, increasing by 93 residents (30%) to reach 399, whereas younger cohorts spanning children, young adults, and early-to-mid career adults are expected to decrease.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Birkenhead
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Oct 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, Local governments Daily | May 2026 5 months ago all 2 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated May 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 7 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 8 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (1,798 at the 2021 Census → 1,820 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to Aug 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL40110). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.